Christmas liturgy to be held at Armenian Church in Nizhny Novgorod

January 5, 2012 - 14:41 AMT  10:41 GMT
On January 6, first worship service will be held in recently constructed St. Amenaprkich church in Nizhny Novgorod.
Expert expects intensification of struggle for influence

Expert expects intensification of struggle for influence

January 5, 2012 - 14:33 AMT  17:45 GMT
U.S. influence on global geopolitics will remain unchanged, with both China and Russia considering Washington’s stand.
Opposition says Syria government deceives Arab League monitors

Opposition says Syria government deceives Arab League monitors

January 5, 2012 - 14:26 AMT  17:45 GMT
The UN says more than 5,000 civilians have been killed in a crackdown on anti-government protests since March.
Saakashvili rules out possibility of snap elections

Saakashvili rules out possibility of snap elections

January 5, 2012 - 13:46 AMT  17:45 GMT
Georgian President pledged to create all conditions for international observers, ensuring financial support for CEC activity.
Matthew Bryza leaves Azerbaijan

Matthew Bryza leaves Azerbaijan

January 5, 2012 - 13:37 AMT  17:45 GMT
US Ambassador Matthew Bryza, completing diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, left the country on January 3.
Sarkozy approves Genocide bill

Sarkozy approves Genocide bill

January 5, 2012 - 12:56 AMT  17:45 GMT
French FM: this is a futile and counterproductive bill, which will have serious consequences on bilateral ties with Turkey.
Paypal's Scott Thompson named CEO of Yahoo

Paypal's Scott Thompson named CEO of Yahoo

January 5, 2012 - 12:23 AMT  17:45 GMT
Mr. Thompson has headed Paypal, the payments division of eBay, since 2008, during which time its userbase doubled.
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